Latest earthquakes near Peru today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Peru, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Peru? If an earthquake is happening right now near Peru (also known as Perú), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Peru Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Peru. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Peru and elsewhere.
May 17, 2025 05:22AM
Strong M6.0 Earthquake hit near Nazca in Peru on Saturday Night.
May 14, 2025 03:13PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon near Piura in Peru.
May 9, 2025 10:34PM
On Friday Evening a Significant M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck in the South Pacific Ocean 249km from Ica (Peru).
May 8, 2025 06:22AM
Significant M5.4 Earthquake hit near Tumbes in Peru on Thursday Morning.
Peru Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5266 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Peru in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 526 earthquakes per year, or 43 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Peru roughly every 16 hours.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Peru in 2021. A total of 626 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Peru that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Peru in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Peru during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 4921 | 93.45% |
| Mag. 5 | 323 | 6.13% |
| Mag. 6 | 17 | 0.32% |
| Mag. 7 | 4 | 0.08% |
| Mag. 8 | 1 | 0.02% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Peru
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Peru occurred on May 26, 2019 02:41 local time (America/Lima timezone). It had a magnitude of 8 and struck 296 kilometers (184 mi) north-northwest of Pucallpa, at a depth of 123 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Peru in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.4 earthquake struck on Jun 23, 2001 15:33, 225 kilometers (140 mi) north-northwest of Arequipa. It is the strongest earthquake near Peru in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Peru in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Peru.
Earthquakes by region of Peru
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Peru.
- Amazonas
- Ancash
- Apurímac
- Arequipa
- Ayacucho
- Cajamarca
- Callao
- Cusco
- Huancavelica
- Huanuco
- Ica
- Junin (Junín)
- La Libertad
- Lambayeque
- Lima Region (Departamento de Lima)
- Loreto
- Madre de Dios
- Moquegua
- Pasco
- Piura
- Puno
- San Martín
- Tacna
- Tumbes
- Ucayali
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Peru.
When was the last earthquake in Peru?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Peru on the night of May 20, 2025 at 01:29 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 75km east of Tacna at a depth of 128km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Peru in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Peru?
A 8.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Peru on the afternoon of June 23, 2001 at 15:33 local time (America/Lima). The center of this earthquake was located 225km west of Arequipa at a depth of 33km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Peru since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Peru?
In the past 10 years, 5266 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Peru. This averages to 527 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
